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summarizing

[ˈsʌməraɪzɪŋ]

summarizing Definition

  • 1to give a brief statement of the main points of something
  • 2to reduce a large amount of information to a short but clear form that covers only the most important ideas

Using summarizing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "summarizing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher asked the students to summarize the chapter in their own words.

  • Example

    Can you summarize the main points of the meeting?

  • Example

    The article provides a summarized version of the research findings.

summarizing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with summarizing

  • to give a very short summary of something

    Example

    Can you summarize briefly what you just said?

  • to restate something using different words, often to check one's understanding

    Example

    After reading the article, she summarized it in her own words to make sure she understood it.

  • to provide a condensed version of a written work

    Example

    The book jacket summarizes the plot of the novel.

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Summary: summarizing in Brief

To summarize [ˈsʌməraɪz] is to give a brief statement of the main points of something or to reduce a large amount of information to a short but clear form that covers only the most important ideas. It is often used in academic and professional settings to condense complex information into a more manageable format. Examples include 'The teacher asked the students to summarize the chapter in their own words.' and 'The article provides a summarized version of the research findings.'